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DT Swiss RWS Thru Bolt - Report
hi guys,
couple weeks ago I was asking which thru bolt to get for a scott scale hard tail and i said i would report back once installed.
so here we go. took a little longer after CRC sent me a 100mm QR instead of the thru bolt, but to be fair, exchange and refund was pretty painless. also in the meantime jenson had received new stock and it was cheaper there anyway.
Ourimbah Update??
Any updates on Ourimbah?
Thinking of going tomorrow?
Thanks
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Duck Holes ride
Anybody have a track condition update for Duck Holes - am thinking of giving it a go on Sunday morning,
cheers - RIckster
Mont 24hr - Female team mates needed
We have a bunch of teams entered into the Mont 24hr in March but are missing a few team members. We have a team of 4 and team of 6 (both female teams) that we are trying to complete. You'll be guaranteed to have an awesome time on and off the bike. The Mont course is not technical but it is fun, don't worry if you have not done a race before we will do a recon trip to Kowen before the event to check it out, and practise things like overtaking.....
So any girls out there looking for a team please PM me if you are keen or have any questions.
Travel insurance for cyclists
I just noticed this and wanted to share...
While looking for some long term travel insurance (Note the "long term" part... ye-haaaaar!) noticed at least one company who had bike riding in their list of excluded activities. Ie. injuries suffered while riding would not be covered. WTF!!?
Why I bring this up is that if you're taking a trip O/S over the xmas/new year break be sure to read your travel insurance policy wording carefully!
FWIW, it's quite amazing some of the other exclusions they toss in there. No cover for any item left in a vehicle 'after dark' seems a common one.
Convict 100 (Dirtworks) Entries are Open
Just in case you have missed getting an email. The entries opened today
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/convict100/index....
Ride Posted Below
http://nobmob.com/node/32762
Team Mate wanted (4TH member)- Rocky Trail 24 hr, 3-4 Dec.
Sorry, this position has been now filled. Thanks to Nobmob for finding us a rider !
No more derailleur?
An NZ company's go at a bike without derailleurs hanging out there to destroy. Uses a hub gear in the mid frame. Hard to believe that it'd have the same weight as the usual derailleurs, cluster, chainring setup. The way of the future for all MTB's? Apparently Specialized have been testing the Zerode out.
http://www.zerode.co.nz/bikes.php
Waddayasrekn?
mount annan
hey guys
any body want to meet tomz at mount annan for a ride
p.s im a novice take it easy lol
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Free bicycles are being scattered around Australia this week
Need a new bike ? Well, Virgin Mobile are wanting to give you one. The catch ? You've got to find it !
See here ;
http://www.thevine.com.au/blog/alyxgorman/free-b...
Toddy
PS. I don't have anything to do with Virgin, I work for a Toll Blender of Industrial greases and Lubes
Online MTB Information / Magazine sources
All
Some great links and online sources and articles of MTB specific stuff have been posted up here in recent times .
I though I would start this post, to see if we could put our heads together and compile a list of some of the great free (or cheap) information sources that are out there that some of us may or may not be aware of.
For the regular stuff we can add links to this site so we have a one stop shop for some great information.
Some stuff that I have come across:
Bike Magazine on Zinio - 9 issues for A$6
frame advise
ok so here goes a list of what i have to work with
the frame is currently a avanti monteri 2011 but even after the below upgrades i dont feel the frames working for me.
sid xx 100mm
elixer 3 brakes
mt 65 rims
x7 driveline
and of course the rest of the bike
also have a fox rp23 laying around
so my question is what should i go for as money is tight but want to build the best setup i can .
IMB issue 14 now out
I'm always surprised by the amount of content they deliver, for free.
new rider
Hi All
My wife surprised me for my birthday yesterday with a new mountain bike and would love to get involved with some riding.
Is there any times/courses/groups for old outer condition riders wishing to have some fun.
I live pretty close to Leggy/Glenrock rode there a lot when I was a lot younger but things have changed since the late 70s/80s
Nice trails in Czechoslovakia.
Restored hunting trails from the description ... nice scenery and great rock armouring. ... not sure about the white pebbles, but doesn't seem to be scattered all over the place.
CO2 cartridges
Just thought I'd share this fine link with you guys...
http://finewhip.cart.net.au/store/co2/16g-co2-ca...
They've even got N2O cartridges, wondering what that would do to your tyre.
schwalbe double defense - mission impossible
okay, admitting defeat on this one. been trying to set up a tubeless wheel with a brand new racing ralph, the double defense version, and it just won't pop the bead.
i've been through two RRs before, one tubeless version and one evolution line. both of them i could just pump up with my track pump as if they had a tube in them. love the tyre, so this time i thought i'd go for the thicker sidewalls of the double defense line.
big mistake as it turns out.
tyre guards
just wondering if it is worth buying and fitting front and back tyre guards.
the ones that go over the top of the wheels
thought plz
cheers
Classified Madness
Just a quick note to apologise for slamming the classified ads. I've been meaning to do this job for a while, and the rainy day forced me into action.
Jenny and I have collected, won, recieved, and even bought (shock!) stuff that we either dont need, cant ride, or have new versions of.
Each season comes round and we get some fresh stuff.
We are selling off everything we dont need.
Xmas is coming and you either need to buy things for others, or you need to buy things for yourself but have reduced funds....
Trainers
I'm out of action for a while after having my shoulder reconstructed and was thinking about buying a trainer to help keep my fitness up. So thoughts on which brands/types are good or not? I'll be using a 26er with road tyres.
tryes and brakes
Hey guys
Im just about to buy a set of Schwalbe Black Jack 2.1 tyres and a set of tektro draco brakes so i call the guy and say do it or not??
Report backs new tracks for mountain bike riders
From the Manly Daily:
SEVERAL opportunities for new mountain bike trails and dirt jumps have been identified in a recent report commissioned by Warringah Council.
Mayor Michael Regan said the council had already give “in-principle” agreement to link trails at Forestville Park to new tracks being built at Garigal National Park.
The paper it discusses can be downloaded here:
Mountain Biking in Warringah Research and Directions.
This is currently on the council's public comment page which says:
Submissions are to be addressed to the General Manager and can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to the Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why 2099.
Give us your comments by COB Thursday 15 December.
Full story in the Daily:
Manly Dam is CLOSED weekend 26/27 Nov
Sorry to say, but as can only be expected after all this rain Manly Dam will be closed this weekend (26/27 Nov). See Manly Dam update for 25 Nov.
Interestingly this week there has been a rather heated discussion about the merits of the trail status system (aka. traffic lights - see Latest Trail Status feature) so at this point it's probably worth mentioning that this is a community site and relies on the interaction of that community for features like the traffic lights to stay current.
So a big shout out to all those who get involved and let everyone know about the status of local trails. Thank you 
Front/rear suspension balance
Hello all,
Been wondering something with my suspension. The most sag I can get on my forks is about 12% ( I have the correct spring for my weight). The question is what should I do with the rear suspension. Set it up with 20% sag like most people recommend or keep it at 12% to make it even with the front. Would making the rear softer affect the handling much?
Thanks
Seem's legit
Was just surfing the net and found this. Not sure what to think
retail for $5000 on mongoose website and looks like the exact same specs
??????